Tag Archives: Weekly Portion
Weekly Torah Portion – Balak (בָּלָק)
Meaning of the name Balak, בָּלָק, is thus named for Balak, king of the Moabites, who is the first person mentioned in the portion. The portion begins and informs us that Balak, the king of Moab, saw all of Israel’s accomplishments (in the wars mentioned in the previous portion), and feared the Israelites. He [...]
Weekly Torah Portion – VaYikra
Meaning of the name The portion is named VaYikra, , literally "and he called out", because it begins with God calling out to Moses from the Tent of Meeting. The portion, which begins the Book of Leviticus, begins the ongoing detailed description in this book of the different sacrifices which are to be brought [...]
Weekly Torah Portion – VaYakhel Pekudey
Meaning of the name This week’s Torah reading is in fact the combination of two portions. These two portions are often combined, since the system of dividing the Torah into portions is designed so that there will be enough portions for all of the Sabbaths of the year. The weekly portion is not read [...]
Weekly Torah Portion – Tetzaveh
Meaning of the name The portion is named Tetzaveh, , literally "you shall command", because it begins with God’s order to Moses to command the Israelites to bring pure olive oil in order to light the light in the Tabernacle regularly. literally "offering", because it begins with God telling Moses. The portion contains [...]
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